On Thursday 11 May 2006 13:38, Brian Blais wrote: > Hello, > > Are there any recommendations for which Windows python version to use? I'd > like to see a pros-and-cons description of each, given that different uses > might dictate different versions. The versions I know (and there are > surely more) are: > > 1) download from www.python.org > 2) enthought > 3) activepython > > Are there advantages/disadvantages? I have used enthought before, but it > seems as if they are not at 2.4, and may lag behind in versions (which may > not be a bad thing). > > Any other recommendations? >
As mentioned elsewhere, it depends what your criteria are. Will it be deployed to end users? Your servers? Is python itself being bundled with the program? Is the target a cross-platform or single-platform app? Etc.? If you want "general" advice, here it is: I'd stick with python python and install what extras you need yourself. I've always used the python from python.org and added stuff I need, and I have to be honest, I haven't come across a single comparative disadvantage of doing so yet. Besides, I think installing modules yourself and knowing what's *extra* for an average python-enabled machine is a Good Thing. -- There are 10 types of people in this world, those who understand binary, and those who don't. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list